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Homeowner Benefits? - These are the potential benefits that a typical homeowner will realize by following the tips or by installing the home-related products that are discussed in this column.
441 - New fiber
optics and low-voltage kits make outdoor lighting safe, easy
Update Bulletin Description - Buyer's guide of 13 low-voltage/fiber optic
lighting and brick kit manufacturers showing styles of lights, fixture
materials (metal, cast metal, plastic), features, prices, many illustrations of
the lights and tips for designing accent lighting for your home and
landscaping.
Homeowner Benefits: Easy to install - no electrician, save electricity,
better security
471 - Efficient
holiday lights and decorations, DIY ornaments
Update Bulletin Description - List of sources for efficient LED, rope and
other holiday lighting products and reflective decorations including,
instructions for making several reflective ornament (CD wreath, simulated
stained glass, reflective sunburst) designs yourself and efficient holiday
decorating tips.
Homeowner Benefits: Save electricty, greater safety, mare attractive
decorations
499 - Simple
devices and wireless/wired home security systems
Update Bulletin Description - Buyer's guide of 13 security
products/systems (hardwire, wireless, audio/video systems, barking dog alarm,
mechanical deadbolt pushbutton combination lock), brief descriptions,
illustrations of several products, features and tips for safeguarding your home
against burglars.
Homeowner Benefits: Greater security, fire protection, child-safety,
create smart house
514 - New
solar-powered lights are decorative, easy to install and bright
Update Bulletin Description - Buyer's guide of nine manufacturers (30
models) of new high-tech solar-powered accent, motion-sensing security,
landscaping lights, emergency street address locators, mailboxes and lanterns
showing styles available, max. on-times per night, bulb types used, prices and
illustrations of many styles.
Homeowner Benefits: Simple to install, uses no electricity, stylish
designs
530 -
Motion-sensing security lights for efficient security, accent
lighting
Update Bulletin Description - Buyer's guide of nine electric and solar
motion-sensing light manufacturers (28 models) listing coverage angle,
sensitivity range, styles (floodlight, lantern, yard light, entryway,
landscape, adapter), bulb types, wattage, delayed off time settings, features,
prices, weekly cost to operate chart, security lighting tips and illustrations
with descriptions of several models.
Homeowner Benefits: Save electricity, better security, less light
pollution
558 - Install
efficient, dark-sky complaint security/entertaining outdoor
lights
Update Bulletin Description - Buyer's guide of 14 HID and fiber optic
security/entertaining outdoor light manufacturers listing styles, materials
(oak, cedar, metal, plastic), bulb types (compact fluorescent, fiber optics,
high pressure sodium, metal halide, mercury vapor, quartz halogen), bulb
efficiency, features, color quality characteristics, and cost-to-operate chart.
Homeowner Benefits: Increased security, lower electric bills, long-life
bulbs, good light quality